Professional Report Writing

Most professional people will, at some time in their careers, be required to produce reports. This workshop aims to provide those new to report writing with the skills required for the production of clear, concise and, perhaps most importantly, effective reports. By the end of the course delegates will also be capable of producing reports more speedily: always a bonus for the busy professional.

SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT

The characteristics, purposes and content of reports

How to structure the material for reports

Change of tone in report writing, to suit a variety of readers

Preparing report Introductions

Structuring the Main Body of reports in a logical, easy to read style

How to write clear Conclusions and Recommendations in a professional report

A report writing system for fast and efficient production

Principles of concise writing

Word processing and spreadsheet packages and their use in report writing

The correct use of statistical and visual information within reports

The use of Appendices

Major report writing exercise

Feedback on major report writing exercise

TUITION METHODS

The course is highly participative. Each topic is supported by: tutor input, individual or syndicate exercises, feed back and discussion incorporating suggestions for improvement. In addition, each topic is covered in the workshop booklet: ?Producing Professional Reports?.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

By the end of the course delegates will :

understand the need for and develop a systematic approach to professional report writing

be able to structure a report using a simple system

be capable of writing clear report Introductions

be capable of differentiating between Conclusions and Recommendations

understand the need for concise writing wherever possible and be able to produce it

be aware of the principles of business English for use in all communications

be aware of the need to change the tone and content of reports dependent upon the reader's status and levels of knowledge